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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
2
Advertisements list 10 cents per insertion and 5 cents a line with special rates for longer notices. Mentions of political content appear, with references to promises and obituaries, and notes about free items for certain kinds of notices.
Dr J H Eversole a longtime county physician died suddenly of heart failure returning from a professional visit. He was seen at his daughter Mrs Andy Beegle’s home with health seemingly good shortly before. The body was found after family concern and the funeral arrangements to be announced locally.
Authorities link fatalities and injuries to excessive train speeds and weak supervision. Investigators fault schedules and employee discipline, noting derails and accidents across multiple lines. The inquiry targets railroad management and safety practices amid ongoing reviews.
The note lists residents and events around New Year including Mrs Nathen Smith and Miss Nan Smith suffering with lagrippe, Nannie Smith clerking in Airs Betta Brown's Novelty store, and visiting relatives in Wolcott Indiana. It mentions a donation party, family dinners, a post card shower, and local school and church activities with many names and places in a dense traditional community update.
Laconia notes list many residents visiting relatives over Christmas and holidays. It mentions Dr. Hurst recovering, several visits by Boone, Roby, and Pindell families, and a Red Men oyster supper. The piece also cites a fatal accident near Cincinnati involving a man from Kentucky and various social visits around town. It ends with a business notice urging payment on bills.
Notice states administrator of the estate of a deceased person will conduct a sale of personal property on Saturday January 25 1913 at the decedent's residence. Sale location appears in Clarendon Township Pierson Creek area near Oh.
Free trial offer for CHRONICUR and CHRONICORE presented by Mrs. M Summers of 131 E Washington Ave South Bend Ind. Claims to cure rheumatism via blood cleaning and removal of cause, with additional tonic CARONI CORE. Includes invitation to mail for large free package.
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